Special Procedures Technologist

Special Procedures Technologist

This specialty certified technologist assists in the performance of diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic radiologic and ultrasonic guided imaging procedures. This technologist is highly trained in working in surgical-type work environments and is specifically trained to work in a sterile field. This job description has been approved by the Radiology Director, Chairman of Radiology, and Executive Committee of the Medical Staff.

Job Description

• Maintains competence in assisting during physician-supervised procedures with proper sterile preparation of patient access areas, procedure trays, and miscellaneous supplies and devices used during the procedure.
• Accountable for ensuring the proper documentation of the use of contrast material and ensuring there is appropriate documentation related to patient charges.
• Maintains professional, clinical, and technical competency to perform radiologic diagnostic imaging procedures incorporating access techniques developed for specific vascular (arterial and venous), spinal, neurological, and general chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremity locations.
• Responsible for completion of mandatory educational assignments as provided by the supervisor, nurse manager, or director.
• Follows all organizational policies regarding confidentiality, HIPAA, and maintaining a safe and protected work environment.
• Responsible for reporting any action that is detrimental to co-workers, patients, physicians, and the organization.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment; rooms and equipment should be properly cleaned prior to each procedure.
• Closely follows and maintains organizational policies for infection reduction.
• Maintains required state and national licensure as a technologist, certification for life support response, and IV competence.
• Required to understand and utilize the inventory tracking system and be able to order supplies when the opportunity presents.
• Maintains proper radiation protection (apron, thyroid, glasses) and ensures that personal radiation monitoring device is worn appropriately at all times during procedures.
• Participates with patient safety by participating in "time out" procedures, post-procedure "huddles," and abiding by the organizational policies and guidelines related to Culture of Safety.
• Participates in regular on-call responsibilities and is frequently required to stay and work overtime to provide coverage to complete patient care needs.
• Participates in the training process developed for technologist preceptorship and provides assistance to Radiology residents as requested.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Radiologic Technology Graduate of an Accredited Radiology Technologist Program
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Vascular Interventional Radiography (VI) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) OR Cardiovascular Interventional Radiography (CV) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Licensed Radiologic Technologist (LRT) - Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KSBHA)

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• 1 or more years of broad interventional exposure

Preferred Language Skills

• Second language

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to learn and use multiple imaging and medical record systems

Time Type

Full time